Harriet Worsley is a fashion journalist, stylist, author, and lecturer. A graduate of Central Saint Martins, Harriet has contributed to leading publications such as Vogue, Timeout, and The Sunday Telegraph. She was formerly Senior Internet Designer at Condé Nast and a Fashion editor at Draper’s. Harriet has authored four books, including Decades of Fashion and 100 Ideas That Changed Fashion. She currently lectures in fashion communication and journalism at Central Saint Martins.

In this episode, Antonia speaks to Harriet about her dynamic career, from breaking into the industry through internships to her pioneering work in digital fashion journalism during the rise of the internet. They discuss the transformation of fashion journalism in the digital age, the challenges of freelance writing, and the opportunities presented by social media. Harriet also shares her insights on writing and styling, her approach to crafting fashion features, and the evolving role of print magazines in a digital world. Her reflections on teaching the next generation of fashion journalists, alongside anecdotes from her time in the industry, provide a candid, inspiring, and invaluable perspective for anyone passionate about fashion and storytelling.

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Credits:

Host & Editor: Antonia Rogers

Producer: Alice Hazell

Directors: Alice Hazell & Antonia Rogers

Composer: Ariana May

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